Art & Inspiration at Sculpture by the Lakes

Contact name: Monique Gudgeon

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5 Mar 19'

Sarah Jack reviewed: Landscape oil painting- composition & imagination with Julie Ann Scott at Sculpture by the Lakes

"I attended Julie Ann’s Imaginative Landscape course and very much came away freed up to be more fluid, imaginative and evocative with oil paint. The exercises she encouraged us to do enabled us all to be more connected to ourselves before painting to uplifting and moving music. As well as teaching us how to capture mist on the hills, sun coming through the clouds and how to achieve contrast with lights and darks, she gave us useful techniques in how to use and clean brushes. We were also all lucky enough to get plenty of individual tutoring within the class where we were all pushed to tackle what was most difficult for us individually and over and over to let go of coming away from her course with a masterpiece but, more importantly, to come away with well established new techniques instead."

Art & Inspiration at Sculpture by the Lakes responded:

"Dear Sarah - what a lovely review, thank you so much and I know Julie Ann will be thrilled that you found her course so inspiring."

18 Feb 19'

Jason Ankers reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - one day course at Sculpture by the Lakes with John Davey

"My wife and I booked the course as a gift for Christmas. We thoroughly enjoyed the course on Saturday and were pleasantly surprised with the fruits of our labour! John was a great teacher and pitched it at just the right level for us complete beginners...gently persuading us to push beyond our comfort zone! To give you some context on this, the last time I created anything noteworthy was a fire poker at school 33 years ago! The whole experience was a wonderful day, the location perfect, the food delicious, and the company in our class was spot on. We have been inspired by the course and hope to do more in the future."

Art & Inspiration at Sculpture by the Lakes responded:

"Dear Jason - thank you for your lovely words and I am sure John will be as happy as we are that you and your wife had such a good time. It's always good to hear that our students and visitors have had a good day, and even better that they want to come back! John will be running more courses this coming autumn and winter so we hope to see you again before too long."

4 Dec 18'

Dee reviewed: Introduction to oil & acrylic painting with Laura Rich at Sculpture by the Lakes

"I was extremely anxious signing up to this course as I have no background in, or experience of art - I was/am a complete beginner to painting on canvas, but Monique and Guy both contacted me during my deliberations, and reassured me I would not be out on a limb, and that these courses were equally for experienced artists and beginners - so I decided to go ahead and book the course and I have not regretted it for an instant - I loved the course. I am local, so know the venue which is quite idyllic and even the appalling weather could not detract from the setting; there is a warm and welcoming cafe on site, and the other course participants were lovely - I never imagined it would be so much fun - and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Both Guy, our course leader, and his partner Andrew could not have been more charming and helpful. I feel I have made friends."

Art & Inspiration at Sculpture by the Lakes responded:

"Dear Dee - I'm so glad you enjoyed the course so much and that it gave you the impetus you needed to get started. Guy is indeed a great tutor, and artist, and I know all his students will be looking forward to his next course, which hopefully will be next August. We will keep you posted!"

4 Dec 18'

Kate King reviewed: Introduction to oil & acrylic painting with Laura Rich at Sculpture by the Lakes

"Guy has developed me from a complete beginner to producing artwork my friends want to buy! Guy’s workshops attract fascinating creative people from all over including Kenya. He generously shared his painting techniques that he acquired from his father and new ones he has developed himself. His partner Andrew gave illuminating presentations on the science behind art. Both Guy and Andrew have a wonderful sense of humour which ensures that the painters remain positive even when painting each hair on a leopard’s spots! The Retreat was where we based ourselves for the painting. We warmed ourselves and dried our paintings around the toasty logfire. From our easels we could see deer in the water meadow and a kingfisher hunting. I am already looking forward to the next workshop."

Art & Inspiration at Sculpture by the Lakes responded:

"Dear Kate - thank you for your lovely review and so glad you enjoyed the course and the venue, and the food! I know Guy is planning another workshop towards the end of August next year so we will keep you up to date once we know for sure."